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Which vulnerability allows a tester to obtain credentials by querying a cloud provider's metadata?
Which vulnerability allows a tester to obtain credentials by querying a cloud provider's metadata?
What command can a penetration tester use to download a file from a remote server to assist in exploring service permissions?
What command can a penetration tester use to download a file from a remote server to assist in exploring service permissions?
Which command would a penetration tester use to perform a ping scan on a subnet?
Which command would a penetration tester use to perform a ping scan on a subnet?
What is the most effective recommendation to secure a wireless network after an unauthorized access event using Aircrack-ng?
What is the most effective recommendation to secure a wireless network after an unauthorized access event using Aircrack-ng?
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Which benefit does the command 'schtasks /query /fo LIST /v | find /I “Next Run Time:”' provide when exploring service permissions?
Which benefit does the command 'schtasks /query /fo LIST /v | find /I “Next Run Time:”' provide when exploring service permissions?
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What aspect of testing does server-side request forgery highlight when accessing cloud provider metadata?
What aspect of testing does server-side request forgery highlight when accessing cloud provider metadata?
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What is the best method for a penetration tester to pivot and gain additional access to a network when faced with restrictive ACLs on a wireless subnet?
What is the best method for a penetration tester to pivot and gain additional access to a network when faced with restrictive ACLs on a wireless subnet?
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Which approach is NOT recommended to enhance wireless security?
Which approach is NOT recommended to enhance wireless security?
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What likely caused all 65,535 ports to be reported as filtered during a second Nmap scan?
What likely caused all 65,535 ports to be reported as filtered during a second Nmap scan?
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Which tool provides an exploitation suite with payload modules covering the broadest range of target system types?
Which tool provides an exploitation suite with payload modules covering the broadest range of target system types?
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What impact does using 'nmap -sV -A 10.12.1.0/24' have when assessing a network?
What impact does using 'nmap -sV -A 10.12.1.0/24' have when assessing a network?
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Which tool combination would be most effective for preparing an attack after discovering a PHP script in a vulnerable state?
Which tool combination would be most effective for preparing an attack after discovering a PHP script in a vulnerable state?
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What does the -F option in an Nmap scan refer to?
What does the -F option in an Nmap scan refer to?
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If a penetration tester finds a PHP script in an unprotected internal repository, what should be the primary concern?
If a penetration tester finds a PHP script in an unprotected internal repository, what should be the primary concern?
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Which of the following responses is NOT a potential countermeasure a firewall might perform during a network scan?
Which of the following responses is NOT a potential countermeasure a firewall might perform during a network scan?
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In the context of penetration testing, what is an 'evil twin' attack?
In the context of penetration testing, what is an 'evil twin' attack?
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After discovering a vulnerability and failing to report it, what is the appropriate next step for the company?
After discovering a vulnerability and failing to report it, what is the appropriate next step for the company?
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What should a company verify first when it wants to test the security of its hosted data after obtaining permission from a cloud service provider?
What should a company verify first when it wants to test the security of its hosted data after obtaining permission from a cloud service provider?
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What is an example of a Bluesnarfing attack that a penetration tester could perform?
What is an example of a Bluesnarfing attack that a penetration tester could perform?
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Why is it critical for companies to thoroughly investigate after a breach has occurred?
Why is it critical for companies to thoroughly investigate after a breach has occurred?
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Which of the following is NOT a recommended action after notifying a client about a data breach?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended action after notifying a client about a data breach?
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What outcomes can a poorly executed penetration test lead to?
What outcomes can a poorly executed penetration test lead to?
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What action should be prioritized to ensure client data is protected in a cloud environment?
What action should be prioritized to ensure client data is protected in a cloud environment?
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What is the primary goal of conducting a vulnerability scan?
What is the primary goal of conducting a vulnerability scan?
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Which of the following actions would be considered unethical according to the SOW? (Select two)
Which of the following actions would be considered unethical according to the SOW? (Select two)
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What is the most likely reason for receiving TCP resets during the assessment of web servers?
What is the most likely reason for receiving TCP resets during the assessment of web servers?
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What should a penetration tester do with client findings after an engagement according to the SOW?
What should a penetration tester do with client findings after an engagement according to the SOW?
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Which behavior aligns with ethical standards when working with a client’s confidential information?
Which behavior aligns with ethical standards when working with a client’s confidential information?
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In the context of the SOW, which of the following actions could be potentially harmful to the client's security?
In the context of the SOW, which of the following actions could be potentially harmful to the client's security?
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When a WAF resets a TCP connection, what is it likely responding to?
When a WAF resets a TCP connection, what is it likely responding to?
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What is a primary responsibility of a penetration tester concerning client confidentiality?
What is a primary responsibility of a penetration tester concerning client confidentiality?
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Which practice could lead to ethical violations in penetration testing?
Which practice could lead to ethical violations in penetration testing?
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Which tool is the penetration tester MOST likely to use for performing a vulnerability scan against a web server?
Which tool is the penetration tester MOST likely to use for performing a vulnerability scan against a web server?
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What type of SQL injection attack is indicated by the input '1;SELECT Username, Password FROM Users;'?
What type of SQL injection attack is indicated by the input '1;SELECT Username, Password FROM Users;'?
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Based on Nmap scan results, which operating system is the target MOST likely running if the scan points to Windows features?
Based on Nmap scan results, which operating system is the target MOST likely running if the scan points to Windows features?
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Which Nmap command correctly scans for UDP services SNMP, NetBIOS, and DNS?
Which Nmap command correctly scans for UDP services SNMP, NetBIOS, and DNS?
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What should a company do NEXT if security alarms are triggered during a penetration test?
What should a company do NEXT if security alarms are triggered during a penetration test?
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Which scenario BEST explains why a penetration tester cannot scan a server that was previously scanned successfully?
Which scenario BEST explains why a penetration tester cannot scan a server that was previously scanned successfully?
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In which scenario would a penetration tester most likely use Nmap?
In which scenario would a penetration tester most likely use Nmap?
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Which of the following correctly represents a limitation of penetration testing?
Which of the following correctly represents a limitation of penetration testing?
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What is the primary reason for TCP resets from a web server when a WAF is present?
What is the primary reason for TCP resets from a web server when a WAF is present?
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Which recommendation should a penetration tester make to address the use of vulnerable third-party modules in products?
Which recommendation should a penetration tester make to address the use of vulnerable third-party modules in products?
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What change is necessary for fixing the Perl script used to identify vulnerabilities in network switches?
What change is necessary for fixing the Perl script used to identify vulnerabilities in network switches?
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Which tool should be used to pass the hash once password hashes are extracted from lsass.exe?
Which tool should be used to pass the hash once password hashes are extracted from lsass.exe?
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What is the most effective way to ensure the security of API settings before a deployment?
What is the most effective way to ensure the security of API settings before a deployment?
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What tool is recommended for achieving persistence after passing the hash?
What tool is recommended for achieving persistence after passing the hash?
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Which option describes a common outcome when a penetration tester uses a dependency checker during the software development process?
Which option describes a common outcome when a penetration tester uses a dependency checker during the software development process?
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What is a critical step to ensure the Perl script runs properly?
What is a critical step to ensure the Perl script runs properly?
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